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Reform And Democracy: British And American Reactions To The French Revolution, 1789-1801, Martha Lingua Wheless
Reform And Democracy: British And American Reactions To The French Revolution, 1789-1801, Martha Lingua Wheless
History Theses & Dissertations
The outbreak of the French Revolution in 1789 had a profound effect on the countries of the western world. In Great Britain and America initial reaction to the Revolution was overwhelmingly positive, but as the events in France became increasingly violent opinions began to diverge. This thesis examines the diverse popular reactions to the French Revolution in both Great Britain and America. The role played by the governments of these nations in shaping public opinion is considered, as are the effects of the populaces' reactions on the government's policies, which culminated in the suppression of the parliamentary reform movement in …
Operation Bumpy Road: The Role Of Admiral Arleigh Burke And The U.S. Navy In The Bay Of Pigs Invasion, John P. Madden
Operation Bumpy Road: The Role Of Admiral Arleigh Burke And The U.S. Navy In The Bay Of Pigs Invasion, John P. Madden
History Theses & Dissertations
The Bay of Pigs invasion in April 1961 was a political and military fiasco. President John F. Kennedy inherited the plan when he took office in January 1961. Even though there was a low probability of success, Kennedy still approved the operation. Because of the failure at the Bay of Pigs Kennedy lost faith in the Central Intelligence Agency (CIA) and the Joint Chiefs of Staff (JCS). Admiral Arleigh Burke, Chief of Naval Operations (CNO), endorsed the need to eliminate Fidel Castro. The role of the CIA is a well-worn subject, but what was the role of Admiral Burke and …